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To discuss the diagnosis and treatment of primary breast tuberculosis, which can mimic other conditions.

Primary Breast Tuberculosis: A Case Report

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To discuss the diagnosis and treatment of primary breast tuberculosis, which can mimic other conditions.
Case report documentation of a 69-year-old woman with a breast lump.
Clinical examination and imaging were conducted to assess the breast mass.
Core needle biopsy and Ziehl–Neelsen staining were performed for diagnosis.
Culture tests confirmed the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
The biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation with caseous necrosis.
Ziehl–Neelsen staining was positive for acid-fast bacilli.
The patient responded well to standard anti-tuberculosis therapy with complete clinical resolution.

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This case report highlights the diagnosis of breast tuberculosis in an elderly woman, suggesting awareness to avoid misdiagnosis.

Viveiros et al. (2026) studied this question.

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